Misleading Mushroom Label Terms to Watch For
Some label terms sound reassuring but reveal little. This article explains the terms to look at closely, from “full spectrum” to “clinical strength”, and what to...
The Spore & Bloom Library
Notes on the science, traditions and cultivation behind functional mushrooms, from the people who make Spore & Bloom.
Mushroom Provenance: Why Origin and Grower Transparency Matter
Provenance is the story of where mushrooms come from. This article explains what it covers, why it matters and the questions to ask any brand.
What Does Organic Mean for Mushroom Products?
“Organic” is a legally protected term. This article explains what it means for mushroom products, the difference between ingredients and products, and how to check a...
Why We Focus on Fruiting Bodies
Every Spore & Bloom tincture is made from fruiting bodies, or wild chaga. Here’s why we made that choice, a fair word about mycelium and what...
How Spore & Bloom Makes Mushroom Extracts
How Spore & Bloom makes its mushroom tinctures, from UK-grown fruiting bodies and wild Finnish chaga to dual extraction and small-batch bottling in Dorset.
Where Our Mushrooms Come From
Where do Spore & Bloom’s mushrooms come from? UK-grown fruiting bodies from a specialist grower, wild chaga from Finland, and small-batch production in Dorset.
Why Spore & Bloom Exists
Spore & Bloom is a small, independent company in Dorset making small-batch mushroom tinctures. This is our story, the choices we’ve made and why the Library...
History & Traditional Use
Chaga in Northern European and Siberian Traditions
Chaga has a long history in the cold forests of the north. This article explores its use as a tea in Siberia and Finland, its wartime...
History & Traditional Use
Cordyceps Through History: From the Tibetan Plateau to Cultivation
Cordyceps has a remarkable history, from the Tibetan caterpillar fungus to modern cultivated Cordyceps militaris. This article traces that story.
History & Traditional Use
Lion's Mane in East Asian Food and Herbal Traditions
Long before supplements, Lion’s Mane was a prized food in East Asia. This article explores its culinary history, its many names and its place in traditional...
History & Traditional Use
Mushrooms Through History: Food, Medicine and Symbolism
Mushrooms have fed and fascinated people for thousands of years. This article traces their history as food, traditional preparations and symbols, and why history isn’t evidence.
Mushroom Library
Oyster Mushroom FAQ: Common Questions Answered
Answers to the questions we’re asked most about Oyster mushrooms: whether it’s the culinary species, why a tincture, extraction, how to take it and more.